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New AFM commission structure revealed
by Staff Reporter • 20 Feb 2009
Australian First Mortgage (AFM) yesterday announced a new initiative to offer brokers a choice on how their... READ MORE
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Back office support
by Staff Reporter • 20 Feb 2009
Outsourcing back-end processes could be the answer for brokers looking to save time – and money  READ MORE
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Consumers spending, but not enough
by Staff Reporter • 19 Feb 2009
Consumer retail spending continued to grow in the December quarter albeit at a lower rate than expected. READ MORE
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A license to print money
by Staff Reporter • 19 Feb 2009
The Bank of England (BoE) is set to start “printing money” as it struggles to get a grip on the... READ MORE
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Fixed interest products to make return
by Staff Reporter • 19 Feb 2009
With the cash rate nearing the bottom of its cycle brokers can expect an upswing in fixed rate product enquiries. READ MORE
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Property market to turn corner
by Staff Reporter • 18 Feb 2009
Australian capital city property markets are now either at or near the bottom of their correction phase and brokers... READ MORE
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Wage expectations modest
by Staff Reporter • 18 Feb 2009
Australians expect the weaker economy to limit wage growth over the coming year, Melbourne Institute research revealed... READ MORE
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Bendigo and Adelaide registers loss; up earning
by Staff Reporter • 17 Feb 2009
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank yesterday reported a fall in net profit of 17 per cent for the first half of the financial... READ MORE
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Challenger posts strong earnings despite mark-to-market loss
by Staff Reporter • 17 Feb 2009
Challenger Financial’s solid mortgage management and life division have helped offset an otherwise tough year... READ MORE
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Japan slowdown bad news for Australian economy
by Staff Reporter • 17 Feb 2009
A substantial slow down in Japan’s economy does not bode well for domestic economic conditions. READ MORE